Poetry by Heart
Choose a Poem, Learn it, Recite it.
In 2015, ELSA partnered with the UK National Competition, Poetry by Heart, to bring the event to its network of member schools. The high school competition was a huge success and soon more than 25 international schools in France and abroad were taking part.
ELSA now organizes three different levels of competition running this year: Primary, Middle School and High School. Participating schools organize in-school competitions to identify the finalists who will compete at the inter-school finals.
The grand winner of the High School competition is invited to attend the London Final at the Globe Theater.
2025 Poetry by Heart Competitions
To enter one or all three competitions, please register your school using the registration form(s) below by October 20th, 2024. Payment(s) must be made to confirm the school’s entry.
Primary Competition
Wednesday May 21st, 2025, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Ecole Internationale Malherbe
Coordinator: Anne-Claire Malherbe
Middle School Competition
Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Ecole Jeannine Manuel, Paris
Coordinator: Chelsea Kaspereit
Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Ecole Jeannine Manuel, Paris
Coordinator: Antony McDermott